Question 1

A listener nonverbally requests agreement or clarification from the speaker by using ______ gestures.

Accepted Answer

Seeking gestures are used by a listener to nonverbally request agreement or clarification from the speaker. These gestures indicate the listener's desire for more information or confirmation of understanding.

Question 2

Bonita leans forward to tell Ricardo a funny story. She slowly stops talking as she realizes he continues facing forward in his seat and does not turn to face her. Bonita thinks Ricardo is not listening based on his ______.

Accepted Answer

Ricardo's body orientation, specifically his lack of turning towards Bonita while she is speaking, suggests to Bonita that he is not listening. Body orientation is a key aspect of nonverbal communication that indicates attention and engagement.

Question 3

"I can tell that none of you respect me or this class, based on your body artifacts," says Professor Salvatici. Based on Professor Salvatici's description, which could be the cause of her assumption?

Accepted Answer

The answer of "I can tell that none of you...

Question 4

Someone who judges others on physical characteristics might be affected by which factor?

Accepted Answer

Judging others based on physical characteristics often involves assessments related to body size, as it is a visible and commonly evaluated aspect of physical appearance.

Question 5

"I was going to ask him out, but then I noticed he was wearing a wedding ring," says Judith. Judith's statement reflects the communicative importance of ______.

Accepted Answer

Judith's observation of the wedding ring, an item worn on the body, highlights the significance of body artifacts in communication. Body artifacts are items and accessories people wear that communicate information about themselves, such as marital status, personal style, or cultural affiliations.

Question 6

______ is/are one way to convey social status or group identification.

Accepted Answer

Clothing is a way to convey social status or group identification.

Question 7

Which statement might be made by someone who is focused on body artifacts?

Accepted Answer

Body artifacts refer to the objects or items we use to decorate or modify our bodies, which can communicate certain messages or assumptions about us. Wearing glasses is an example of a body artifact that might lead someone to assume intelligence.

Question 8

More than any other part of the body, ______ gives others insight into how someone is feeling.

Accepted Answer

The face is the primary indicator of emotions and feelings, as it can express a wide range of emotions through facial expressions, making it the most revealing in terms of understanding someone's feelings.

Question 9

Vocalics, also known as ______, is the study of a person's voice.

Accepted Answer

Vocalics, or paralanguage, refers to the study of non-verbal cues communicated through the voice, such as tone, pitch, loudness, and speech rate, rather than the actual words spoken.

Question 10

Pitch and rate are ______.

Accepted Answer

Pitch and rate are considered vocal qualities because they refer to the characteristics of voice that can vary in speech, including the highness or lowness of the voice (pitch) and the speed at which someone speaks (rate).

Question 11

The "ums" and "errs" of conversation are called ______.

Accepted Answer

These are known as vocal distracters, which are sounds or words that are not necessary for the message and can distract the listener from the main content of the conversation.

Question 12

Crying, muttering, and whispering are referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

Crying, muttering, and whispering are considered vocal characteristics, which are specific types of sounds or ways of speaking that convey meaning beyond the words themselves.

Question 13

The most primitive form of human communication is ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most primitive form of human communication...

Question 14

______ touch is used for healing, appreciation, and affection.

Accepted Answer

Positive affect touch is associated with conveying feelings of healing, appreciation, and affection, as it is intended to communicate positive emotions and support.

Question 15

The touch we use on an everyday basis, such as a handshake to say hello or good-bye, is called ______.

Accepted Answer

The touch used in everyday social interactions like handshakes, which are performed as part of a social ritual or custom to say hello or goodbye, is referred to as "ritualistic."

Question 16

______ distance extends from you to around 18 inches away.

Accepted Answer

Intimate distance ranges up to about 18 inches away from a person, typically used for very close relationships.

Question 17

The spatial zone usually reserved for professional or formal interpersonal encounters is called ______.

Accepted Answer

Social distance is the term used to describe the physical space individuals maintain between themselves and others in professional or formal settings.

Question 18

The distance from 4 to 12 feet away from a person is called ______ distance.

Accepted Answer

Social distance is typically defined as the space between people in casual or social settings, ranging from about 4 to 12 feet.

Question 19

Our sense of ownership of space is referred to as ______.

Accepted Answer

Territoriality refers to the specific attachment individuals or groups have towards a specific space or territory, often leading to a sense of ownership and defense of that space.

Question 20

Color, lighting, and room design are all aspects of ______ that affect communication.

Accepted Answer

The physical environment includes elements like color, lighting, and room design, which can influence communication by affecting mood, comfort, and interaction dynamics.

Quiz 5: Communicating Nonverbally